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BAYELSA MINISTRY LEADS WALK TO END DIGITAL VIOLENCE, WARNS YOUNG WOMEN AGAINST ONLINE RISKS

 


By Gabriel Ukuta

The Bayelsa State Ministry of Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development has condemned all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), especially online abuse, in line with the global theme for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”

Speaking during the Walk Against Digital Violence and All Forms of Violence Against Women and Children on Thursday, 27 November 2025, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ms. Agnes Oloye, urged young women and girls to exercise caution in their digital interactions. She advised them to refrain from sharing nude images with partners, warning that such content is often weaponized against victims on social media.

Ms. Oloye described the increasing cases of cyberbullying, online blackmail, and the circulation of inappropriate images as “deeply troubling trends” that demand urgent community action. Addressing students of Government Science and Technical College, Sampou, she encouraged them to use social media responsibly and resist pressures that promote nudity or risky online behaviour.

She called on victims of digital abuse to speak up and seek help from the appropriate authorities, emphasizing that no one should “suffer in silence” when support systems exist.

The awareness walk spanned through Sampou Community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area and witnessed participation from ministry officials, students, and community stakeholders, all dressed in branded campaign T-shirts.

The event forms part of the Bayelsa State Government’s broader efforts to strengthen advocacy and promote community responsibility in safeguarding women and children from both physical and digital forms of violence.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to sustained public enlightenment, survivor support, and policies aimed at protecting vulnerable groups across the state.
















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